A complex drama about power politics in the world of New York high finance.
Shrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod are on an explosive collision course, with each using all of his considerable smarts, power and influence to outmaneuver the other. The stakes are in the billions in this timely, provocative series.
Pilot (Episode 1) 7.3
Writer: Brian Koppelman
Air date: 2016-01-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: An inside tip sparks a high stakes game of cat and mouse.
Naming Rights (Episode 2) 7.0
Writer: Brian Koppelman
Air date: 2016-01-24
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: Chuck's probe is derailed temporarily; Axe makes an aggressive move.
YumTime (Episode 3) 7.6
Writer: Willie Reale
Air date: 2016-01-31
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: Axe makes an activist play, and the move reverberates back to Chuck.
Short Squeeze (Episode 4) 8.1
Writer: Young Il Kim
Air date: 2016-02-07
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: Axe deals with a betrayal. Chuck learns the inner workings of Axe Capital.
The Good Life (Episode 5) 7.2
Writer: Heidi Schreck
Air date: 2016-02-14
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: Axe unceremoniously disappears. Chuck intensifies his investigation.
The Deal (Episode 6) 8.3
Writer: Wes Jones
Air date: 2016-02-21
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: Wendy facilitates a deal that hinges on a meeting between Chuck and Axe.
The Punch (Episode 7) 7.6
Writer: Brian Koppelman
Air date: 2016-03-06
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: The pressure starts to affect Axe. Chuck uses the past to his advantage.
Boasts and Rails (Episode 8) 7.7
Writer: Wes Jones
Air date: 2016-03-13
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: A tip throws the case into jeopardy. Secrets surface from Axe's past.
Where the F-ck is Donnie? (Episode 9) 7.5
Writer: Peter Blake
Air date: 2016-03-20
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning.
Quality of Life (Episode 10) 7.8
Writer: Willie Reale
Air date: 2016-03-27
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: Axe and Wendy do some soul searching. Chuck suffers a devastating setback.
Magical Thinking (Episode 11) 7.7
Writer: Brian Koppelman
Air date: 2016-04-03
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: Axe loses big on a bad trade. Chuck finds proof that could save the case.
The Conversation (Episode 12) 8.5
Writer: Brian Koppelman
Air date: 2016-04-10
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: Chuck goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.